Howard Russell Butler (American, 1856-1934) Figure Along the Maine Coastline

Description:

Howard Russell Butler (American, 1856-1934)

Figure Along the Maine Coastline
Signed "H.R. Butler" l.l., inscribed "...Shown in gallery" in pencil on the reverse
and "One of Uncle Howard's many/Maine coast paintings-/perhaps painted in the/late 20s. Aunt Virginia/gave it to me for a/wedding present, 1941/I love it/M.H." in pencil on the paper backing.
Oil on canvasboard, 16 x 20 in. (40.6 x 50.8 cm),framed (under glass).
Condition: Retouch to l.r. quadrant, minor gilt along edges beneath frame liner.

Provenance: By descent from the artist through the artist's family, to the current owner.
Estimate $800-1,200

Approximately 10 dots of retouch to l.r. quadrant, with the largest area spanning approx. 3/8 x 3/8 in. to l.r. corner; no additional condition issues to report.


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